Les Francofolies Experience the music!

In the heart of the magnificent city of La Rochelle, the festival’s 39th edition features a popular and bold lineup with its essential headliners and rising young talents, which define the Francofolies.

The program includes five days and five nights of music by the sea, between the legendary Jean-Louis Foulquier stage, the Bobinec garden, and more intimate venues!

And between two unforgettable concerts, let yourself be carried away by the magic and excitement of the Francos. Experience an entire city coming alive in unison with its festival.

The Rochelle Océan Stage:

This stage, in the heart of the Francocéan village, is dedicated to young talents. At the foot of the Ferris wheel, in this leafy garden, come discover them from July 12 to 15, starting at 6:30 PM.

The Collective Nights at La Sirène:

The Collective Nights return for two evenings at La Sirène, with the same desire for themed programming. Our goal: to appeal to all audiences and represent French production in all its richness and diversity! This year, the program includes a Metal Night on July 13 and an Electro Night on July 15.

The Okoo Boom:

For the first time, children will have their own party! Accompanied by the Okoo Koo animators, on Sunday, July 16.

Stroll towards the Francocéan village, discover La Rochelle to the rhythm of musical walks, or stop by one of our ‘Folles Rencontres’!

Because yes, the Francofolies also feature ‘Folles Rencontres’!

Through documentaries, films, books, debates, culinary tastings, and master classes, the festival invites you to listen, discover, watch, create, and share music.

More than just a satellite program, these encounters are the very DNA of the festival.

The Francofolies are not just a series of concerts. It is also, and above all, a festival where music is experienced in all its forms with ‘Les Folles Rencontres’!

Through literary debates, gourmet encounters, and musical walks, the festival offers new ways to experience, discover, and share music. More than just a satellite program, these encounters are the very DNA of the festival:

• My Singing Memory

Personalities come to reveal the songs that have marked their lives.

• Literary Follies

Writers, singers, and festival-goers gather for literary and musical debates.

• Musical Walks

Discover La Rochelle while enjoying sound interludes offered by the artists of the Francofolies 2023 Workshop.

• Exhibitions

The “Toute première fois” exhibitions at the tourist office and the one dedicated to Léo Ferré at La Coursive showcase photo and video archives!

• Gourmet Follies

La Rochelle restaurateurs highlight the festival artists’ favorite dishes.